
Britta O'Boyle
Britta O’Boyle is a technology journalist with over 15 years of experience writing across web and print. She's covered everything from speakers, smart home and beauty to phones, tablets and fitness devices.
Before writing about consumer technology, she was deputy editor at a kitchens and bathrooms magazine, writing about everything from wall-hung toilets to speaker positioning in the home.
She has a First Class Honours degree in Fashion Journalism from the University of the Arts London and she spent 10 years as deputy editor of technology site Pocket-lint before becoming a freelance journalist.
As a freelance journalist, she co-founded her own site, The Disconnekt, and you'll find her byline on reviews, explainers, roundups and expert tips across technology and interiors within various publications from The Telegraph and British GQ, to the Metro and Good Housekeeping.
She’s passionate about technology that makes people’s lives easier and better, and knows her way around the latest speakers just as well as smartwatches and hairdryers.
She’s also been a guest on a number of radio stations, including BBC Radio, Siren FM and Academy FM, as well as podcasts including the Big Tech Show Podcast.
Inside her home, you'll find a Sonos speaker in every room, so if you want tips on using that multi-room audio system, she's the girl to ask, though she has experience across all the major brands, from Bose and JBL to Sony, Samsung and Sennheiser.
Latest articles by Britta O'Boyle
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7 Home Sound Set-Up Mistakes I Always Notice as an Audiophile, and How You Can Solve Them, EasilyThese sound system design and layout pitfalls will mean your home's audio doesn't reach its full potential
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So, Is a Surround Sound System or Soundbar Actually Better for Your Home? Plus, the One Time to Never Choose a Soundbar for Well-Rounded AudioWe look at the pros and cons of both, as well as the option in the middle
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5 Overhyped Features You Can Probably Skip When Picking a Soundbar — They're Style Over Substance, Says Our ExpertNot everything a soundbar can do is a reason to buy it, and you'll get along without these particular features just fine
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Is Buying a Soundbar Actually Worth It in 2026? How Today's Tech Compares to TV Speakers, According to an Audio ReviewerConsidering upgrading your TV's audio? Here's what to know before you invest, says our home sound expert
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I Tested Marshall's Heston 60 Soundbar, and Found That Underneath Its Rockstar Good Looks, It Delivers Audio Well Beyond Its SizeTech design can often be a little boring, but Marshall's take on a soundbar brings some vintage flair that complements a well-rounded listening experience
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I've Been Testing Soundbars for Years — These are the Ones I'd Recommend to Friends, Who Want to Upgrade Their TVs' 'Weak' Built-in Audio, That Sound, and Look, BrilliantThe best soundbars to buy, whether you are looking for a cheap and cheerful TV audio upgrade, or a fully immersive single-box solution to transform your Saturday night movie night
By Britta O'Boyle Published
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Wait! Before You Buy That Sonos Roam 2 Deal, Read Our Audio Expert's Review and Comparison to Other Portable Speakers on the MarketWe tested the Sonos Roam 2 to see if this colorful, portable speaker is worth its (currently on sale) price tag, and what tricks it has up its sleeve compared to other Bluetooth speakers
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If You're Looking for a Portable Speaker That Packs a Punch, I Tested Bose's Most Powerful Bluetooth Device and Gave It a Near Perfect ScoreIt's loud, durable, and stylish, but is Bose's top portable Bluetooth speaker worth its high asking price?
By Britta O'Boyle Published
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Okay, Is Sonos or Bose Actually Better? I've Been Testing Them for Over a Decade, This Is Which Audio Giant Wins Out for MeVersus Sonos and Bose are two of the biggest names in home audio, but is one brand better than the other? Livingetc has considered their design, sound quality, price, and product options to pick a side
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